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After all, those of us in the faith community cannot just be focused on the Presidential election.

Here’s what’s going on — there’s currently an effort underway in the California Senate (SB 1146) to strip the state’s faith-based colleges and universities from operating in ways that are consistent with their religious missions. This bill could be the end of Christian education in California. Trust me, it won’t stop there. It will spread across America.

The bill has already passed the State Senate and will soon be voted on by the House.

Here is what it will do…

If the state deems a school’s actions to be discriminatory (barring coed dorms, requiring chapel or holding prayer, even having separate bathrooms for men and women, for example) these institutions will no longer be protected. They’ll become a target for public shaming, lawsuits, you name it. Students will lose state aid.

This matters. It matters because it’s a direct assault on the First Amendment protection for religious freedom. It is totally unprecedented.

Let me say it again, with all of us focused on the Presidential election, this bill could slide through and threaten the future of Christian education in America.

You’ll be happy to know that My Faith Votes is working on this issue directly with college and university presidents throughout California, and frankly they need your help.

They are fighting back as best they can, but it’s expensive, and they’ve got a huge job to do. They’re trying to provide a quality education. That’s all.

You may not think this matters to you if you don’t live in California. But it does. This is not just a California issue. It’s an American issue. It’s about standing up for the Constitution, and making an impact where we can. If it passes, it will not be long before we are fighting this in every state.

MISSION STATEMENT: To provide a forum to educate and to inform about various current local, state and national political issues; to provide a forum for candidates running for office to inform and educate about their platform; to provide a forum for attendees to discuss and make informed decisions that promote the Conservative cause and citizen participation in government.

Hello Conservative Talk Lunchers:

It’s time again for us to gather for Conservative Talk Lunch, every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. This is the group where anyone can talk on any political topic as long as only one person talks at a time and everyone is respectful of one another.

I will be publishing an Agenda on Tuesday evening, July 26. If you wish to be added to the Agenda, please let me know IN ADVANCE of the meeting.

NOTE: Lunch is now $13.50, which includes the all-you-can-eat buffet, a beverage (coffee, tea, soda), tax and gratuity. At a very minimum everyone must buy at least a beverage. Please pay the cashier PRIOR to dining. You will be given a sticker so the wait staff knows you have paid.

See Nevada’s Committeeman Jesse Law sing the National Anthem @4:50 – 6:30

I had absolutely no time to do any “reporting” because there was just NO time and every minute was taken but I hoped that everyone was able to see some of the Platform Committee questions. On occasion, there were some profound statements and history.

Sheriff Chuck Allen spoke about new changes he has made to improve the Washoe county sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Chuck allen also spoke about the issue of sanctuary cities and Federal Immigration Laws.

A motion was made by Sterly Engman to adopt the minutes of the previous meeting on June 7, 2016, with suggested changes. A second was made by Jeanne Herman. The motion passed.

The treasurer’s report was made by Vicky Maltman. $67.00 was raised at the last meeting. This report was filed subject to audit.

Committee Reports

Candidates for Office

David Carter spoke to the WCRA membership. He is running for the Nevada State board of Education in the CD2 area. David wants to bring more transparency to Nevada Schools. The low achievement of Nevada Schools has to be improved. David has a web site: Carter4NVDOE.Com. and can be reached at 775-291-3686.

Bill Horn is running for the Washoe county school Board Trustee in district G. Bill said that there are serious trust and accountability issues with the district. Taxpayers are not getting a good return for their investment. “We need to support the school system from the class room up, not from the board room down.”

Election of Treasurerection of Treasurer

George Lee and Breck Greninger were nominated to run for Treasurer. George Lee received 10 votes and Breck Greninger received 6 votes. George Lee is the new treasurer for the WCRA.

New Business

Jeanne Herman reported that the county has no power over the refugee issue in Washoe County.

Vicky Maltman reported that there is no vetting of refugees.

Juanita Cox stated that the National Federation of Republican Assemblies has $5,000.

Bill Conradt has given the WCRA a domain name to use.

Joannah Schumacher made and Jane Lyon seconded a motion to pay for Bill Conradt’s membership fee. The motion passed.

Tim Stoffel reported that the county is still trying to reduce the number of animals in Washoe County by trying to first eliminate exotic animals.

“It, is, we are told, traditional that when Bill Clinton knows that a Cabinet secretary or another [Secret Service] protectee….is in the area, he’ll say, ‘Oh, let me say hello.’…Met with her [Loretta Lynch] for about 30 minutes. She said it was completely social. They talked about grandchildren. But this has led to a lot of conspiracy theories that even before Hillary Clinton has been interviewed by the FBI, to our knowledge, that somehow this is Bill Clinton talking to Loretta Lynch about clearing Hillary Clinton of the e-mail investigation.”— MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell on Andrea Mitchell Reports, June 30.

Do ya think they really talked about their grandchildren for 30 minutes after she waited for him?

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has undertaken the most comprehensive analysis of veteran suicide rates in the U.S. The final report will be publicly released later this month. Key findings of the analysis will include: (1) 65 percent of all veterans who died from suicide in 2014 were 50 years of age or older; (2) veterans accounted for 18 percent of all deaths from suicide among U.S. adults; (3) since 2001, veteran suicides increased 32 percent; (4) since 2001, the rate of suicide among U.S. veterans who use VA services increased by 8.8 percent, while the rate of suicide among veterans who do not use VA services increased by 38.6 percent. If you are in crisis, or know a veteran who is, call the Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 (press 1) or text 838255 or visit the Veterans Crisis Line website.